NAO audit framework

Contract lifecycle

6. Is the contract delivering value for money and will it continue to demonstrate VFM through its lifecycle?

6.1  Does the contract continue to support the strategic intent?

6.2  Are VFM mechanisms used to ensure the contract continues to deliver VFM over its life?

6.3  Is change controlled and well managed and does the contract remain current?

Examples of relevant guidance

NAO good practice contract management framework

1.1  There is a planned transition from the tendering/contract award phase to the contract management phase, and a handover to the contract manager; the cost of contract management is included in the business case and budgets.

CIPS - contract management guide

Covers the various activities to be carried out immediately post-contract award (p. 26).

IACCM and DPSS consultants' interactive guide to post-award processes

Local Government Association - A Councillor's Guide to Procurement

Covers critical success factors for contract management (p. 27 and 28).

Government Commercial Function - Government Commercial Operating Standards Iteration ii

6.4  Departments will have a mechanism for tracking the deliverability of mobilisation obligations.